Embracer Group is showcasing the dangers of irresponsible consolidation Embracer Group has repeatedly closed studios and laid off employees since it fell on hard times in May of 2023. Windows Central · Jan 19, 2024
Google to open new $1 billion UK data centre amid heightened scrutiny of cloud market Google has unveiled plans for a $1 billion UK data centre as it ramps up its capacity to deliver more cloud and AI services to customers. Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024
Should You Buy Into Comerica (CMA) and Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) Before Earnings Reports Hit? The banking industry has regained its footing after the major regional bank collapses, but it is still exposed to several risks. As banks Comerica (CMA) and Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) are set to release their fourth-quarter results this Friday, let’s determine if you should buy these stocks ahead of earnings. Read… StockNews.com · Jan 17, 2024
Major UK Supermarkets Slash Prices on Aptamil Baby Formula Amidst CMA Investigation This move follows similar initiatives by Sainsbury's and Iceland to address concerns about the vulnerability of formula products to price shocks. International Business Times UK · Jan 17, 2024
UK fuel retailers to be forced to share prices within half hour of any changes Petrol station owners will have to provide near-live data amid concerns drivers are being ripped off The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024
Danone to cut 7% off wholesale price of powdered Aptamil baby formula An investigation by the UK’s competition watchdog found the company had raised prices by 25% in two years The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024
French shipping company denies attack by Yemeni Houthis in Red Sea The French shipping company CMA CGM said one of its container ships in the Red Sea was unharmed after Yemen’s Houthis claimed on Wednesday to have targeted it, as part of its ongoing attack of commercial shipping vessels it considers to be doing business with Israel. Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2024
Microsoft president Brad Smith softens stance on the CMA, describing them as ‘fair’ following Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft president Brad Smith has adopted a more positive view of the CMA after the completion of the Activision Blizzard deal. TechRadar · Jan 3, 2024
Microsoft President Does A 180 On UK Regulators After Initial Clash Over Activision Deal The CMA was notoriously stubborn about allowing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, forcing the tech giant to restructure its deal. International Business Times UK · Jan 3, 2024
Microsoft's Brad Smith reflects on the UK CMA regulator, changes tone while discussing the Xbox-Activision purchase Previously, Microsoft's Brad Smith said that the UK was "closed for business" over regulatory scrutiny of Xbox's big Activision deal, but has since changed stance. Windows Central · Jan 2, 2024
TechScape: Cybercrime, AI supremacy and the metaverse – the tech stories that will dominate 2024 From the future of X to Apple’s Vision Pro headset, we make a call on the deals, products and technologies that could define this year The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
Man charged with murder of father-of-two who was killed while helping unconscious woman Hassan Jhangur will appear at Sheffield Magistrates Court on Saturday The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023
Man charged with murder of ‘Good Samaritan’ Chris Marriott in Sheffield Murder charges have been laid after the 46-year-old man was killed while trying to help an injured stranger. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2023
Quarter of UK pet owners concerned vets might over-treat, survey says Which? research also shows eight out of 10 think treatments and medications are expensive The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023 Scrutiny of OpenAI and Microsoft relationship could affect how AI industry grows and innovates The boardroom of OpenAI, the business that developed ChatGPT, has seen some turbulent times recently. But while the drama around the sacking and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has subsided, the company now faces investigation by the UK competitor authority – a regulator that’s been increasingly training its spotlight on…
Windows Central · Dec 19, 2023 OpenAI sneaks out website update, no longer lists Microsoft as minority owner At some point this month, OpenAI stopped listing Microsoft as a minority owner. Instead, the organization's website now lists Microsoft as having a minority economic interest. Here's what that means.
TechRadar · Dec 18, 2023 Figma fans are delighted as the design app escapes being gobbled up by Adobe Adobe fails in buying Figma due to EU regulatory pressure, although the latter may still be looking for a buyer.
Creative Bloq · Dec 18, 2023 Adobe won't buy Figma after all Creatives react as the controversial merger is called off.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023 Adobe drops $20bn takeover of Figma after EU and UK regulator concerns UK’s CMA said deal would threaten competition in the product design, image editing and illustration markets
France 24 · Dec 16, 2023 Global shipping firms to avoid Suez Canal as attacks from Yemen's Huthi rebels increase Two more major shipping firms, Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM, said on Saturday they were suspending passage through a Red Sea strait vital for global trade, after Yemeni rebel attacks in the area.
The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023 Opportune moment to rediscover Chennai’s hydrology Chennai city and the CMA can be saved from floods and, at the same time, get round the clock water supply if key steps are followed truthfully and scientifically
Android Central · Dec 14, 2023 Google Chrome to test restricting third-party cookies soon before ditching them for good Google is taking down third-party cookies in Chrome bit by bit, starting with 1% of users in January before a full freeze for everyone.
International Business Times UK · Dec 14, 2023 Unilever Faces Scrutiny Over Environmental Claims The CMA has expressed concerns that consumers may be misled by Unilever's claims, prompting a closer examination of the company's marketing practices.
Windows Central · Dec 13, 2023 Xbox Cloud Gaming support arrives on Meta Quest headsets Xbox Cloud Gaming support is now available on compatible Meta Quest headsets, letting players stream games like Halo Infinite and Starfield.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Dove and Marmite maker Unilever to be investigated in UK over ‘greenwashing’ Consumers may be misled by ‘green’ claims on some essential household products, says watchdog